5 Things You Should Know This Week – November 18th

Book a Room for Thanksgiving Visitors

Enjoy savings in the city with Aloft Boston Seaport District’s Neighborhood Rate. Reserve a room for only $99 (exclusive of taxes and fees) for locals and their family and friends who are visiting the area. Book your rooms now: Reservation-Link

Guide to Thanksgiving

Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up ways to help you prepare for Thanksgiving.  Check out our guide here! 

Bus Service and Route Changes Coming to Eastie

The first phase of Bus Network Redesign service changes will begin on December 15, 2024 with six routes in Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Malden, Somerville, Cambridge, Allston, Brighton, and East Boston.   You can learn more here. 

Here’s what to expect:

• Service changes to six bus routes: Routes 86, 104, 109, 110, 116 and 117.
• Routes 104, 109, 110, and 116 will become Frequent Bus Routes, increasing service to every 15 minutes or better during service hours every day.
• New connections to the Red, Orange, Green, and Blue lines and Logan Airport.

Visit the New Mural in East Boston

In collaboration with Neighborhood Health and Harbor Arts, a globally renowned artist from Colombia, LEDANIA, will create something beautiful at the corner of Gove and Havre streets. Art brings healing and inspiration; this vibrant new landmark will uplift and connect our Eastie community. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and see LEDANIA in action. Check out details here!

Pies for Pencils Fundraiser

Support a neighborhood small business, A+ L Bakery in support of James Otis Elementary School in East Boston by ordering a pie! $25 pies, apple, pumpkin and custard, must be ordered by Sunday, November 24th.  Pick up pies on Monday, November 25th at 7pm.  You must mention “EASTIELOVE” when ordering.